Sunset from the Forest of Fontainebleau

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1848

This painting shows a serene landscape framed by trees under a sky filled with gray light. The tree trunks to the left and right are textured, and in the center there are cattle near a reflective body of water. Beyond, a pale gray field stretches on into the distance. The color palette is earthy browns, soft grays, and pale blue-greens, and the brushwork is expressive, with short, visible strokes.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
1848
Type
Drawing
Medium
oil on paper over black chalk or conté crayon, laid down on canvas, on stretcher
Dimensions
32.2 × 45.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows a serene landscape framed by trees under a sky filled with gray light. The tree trunks to the left and right are textured, and in the center there are cattle near a reflective body of water. Beyond, a pale gray field stretches on into the distance. The color palette is earthy browns, soft grays, and pale blue-greens, and the brushwork is expressive, with short, visible strokes.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855